Drama · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 33m

Tell Me a Riddle

Director

Cast

Melvyn Douglas as David Lila Kedrova as Eva Brooke Adams as Jeannie Dolores Dorn as Vivi Bob Elross as Sammy Zalman King as Paul

Crew

Suzanne Pettit — Editor Joyce Eliason — Screenplay Alev Lytle — Screenplay Tillie Olsen — Novel Susan O'Connell — Producer Mindy Affrime — Producer

Tagline

A love story that became a marriage that became a love story.

Synopsis

A long-married couple embark on one last cross-country journey when it is discovered that the wife is dying. Together they try to reconnect with their estranged daughter before it is too late.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

woman director

Key Collaborators

Lee Grant Director Suzanne Pettit Editor Joyce Eliason Screenplay Alev Lytle Screenplay Tillie Olsen Novel Susan O'Connell Producer Mindy Affrime Producer Rachel Lyon Producer Patrizia von Brandenstein Production Design

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